Stories

When you’re shopping for a new phone, a good deal can make a big difference. A trade-in can too. But with One New Zealand Phone Dollars, there are more ways to build value towards your next phone.

If you’re a One NZ customer, you will notice something changing on your phone screen when you’re about to make a call, send a text, or make your next social media post.

By Nicky Preston, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, One New Zealand

Being recognised as New Zealand's best mobile network for the fifth consecutive year by independent testing company, umlaut, reflects years of ongoing investment by One NZ to expand cell-tower coverage, increase capacity and bring 4G and 5G to more New Zealanders. That investment continues, with a further 24 network builds and upgrades completed between April and June 2026.

By Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager AI & Data Products, One NZ

One NZ has become the first New Zealand telecommunications provider to receive a prestigious TM Forum Catalyst Award, with an AI-powered project recognised among the world's leading telecommunications innovations.

When One NZ launched satellite TXT in late 2024, it was designed to solve a simple problem: how do you stay connected when you're in places traditional mobile coverage can’t reach?

Sometimes the best partnerships don’t start in a boardroom. They start in an inbox. In this case, it was a cold email. One that could’ve easily been missed. Or parked for later. Or politely declined. Instead, it turned into something much more interesting.

3.4TB of data consumed over three days offering consistent, high-capacity connectivity

World renowned futurist Thomas Frey, (video above), has a way of making the most startling of glimpses into your near future seem rosy hued, even when he’s talking about your entire way of life changing.

When disaster strikes, there’s a special kind of person who races in when everyone else is trying to get away from the danger.

So much has been made about the future of the internet, and world renowned futurist Thomas Frey believes 5G may not be that far away.